Car crash statistics in Menifee, CA

We don't rate cities as safe or unsafe: crash counts can't say how risky a street is, and busy streets have more crashes partly because more people use them. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 3,651 crashes were reported in Menifee from 2021–2025, 1,512 with an injury and 42 with a death. 41% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 30% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 41% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 30% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 17% were on a freeway.

Set against all reported crashes in California, 2021–2025. Without traffic counts these can't say how risky a street is.

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,651 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed29% · 1,068
• Unsafe turning or lane change15% · 544
• Driving under the influence12% · 426
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn8% · 286
• Running a red light or stop sign7% · 270

By type of collision: rear end 31%, hit object 20%, broadside 19%, side swipe 18%.

The latest year can rise as late reports come in, and some police departments file months late.

• 90 crashes (2%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 110 crashes (3%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 124 crashes (3%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Menifee each year?

Reported crashes in Menifee: 2021: 892, 2022: 717, 2023: 617, 2024: 654, 2025: 771. The latest year can rise as late reports come in, and some police departments file their reports months late.

What time do most crashes happen in Menifee?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Menifee is 5 p.m.. 26% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Menifee?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,651 crashes: unsafe speed 29%, unsafe turning or lane change 15%, driving under the influence 12%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 8%, running a red light or stop sign 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Menifee?

42 crashes killed someone in 3,651 reported crashes in Menifee from 2021–2025, and 1,512 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Menifee involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

90 involved a pedestrian (2%), 110 involved a bicyclist (3%), 124 involved a motorcyclist (3%), of 3,651 reported crashes from 2021–2025.

Where does this data come from?

Police crash reports in the California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), published by the state on data.ca.gov. Every reported crash is counted, whatever the vehicles, and no locations are used.